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The clocks have now gone back. We have adjusted electronic devices and begun to get used to the difference. The clock change does mean you may find that you’re driving in the dark. Councils, in order to reduce emissions, will may make it even darker by turning off street and road lighting near you. Halfords […]
In somewhat unusual news, it was revealed yesterday that Hyundai have created the Fuel Cell Farm – the world’s first aquaponics ecosystem powered by Hyundai Motor’s zero-emission ix35 Fuel Cell! Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Enterprise and Chairman of the London Hydrogen Partnership, said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Hyundai’s […]
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost has returned 67.5mpg in tests thanks to its specially calibrated 100PS version of Ford’s award-winning engine. The new Ford Focus will feature Ford […]
In this day and age, greener driving is better on the wallet and the environment. To this end, GEM Motoring Assist has produced a booklet full of helpful hints and tips to make the most of your fuel. The award-winning breakdown cover company and road safety charity has created an online bible, ‘Green driving’, which […]
One of the ways in which our cars can look tatty and old, even when that isn’t the case, is a damaged paint job. There are a large number of reasons why a car may have damaged paint, but here are just some of the factors that can cause issues for your beautiful finish: 1) […]
You may have seen the news reporting that middle lane hogs and tailgaters now open themselves up for a hefty £100 fixed penalty notices from police and authorities. To tackle what is being described as anti-social motoring, a crackdown has been planned in the form of a statement to Parliament. Transport minister Stephen Hammond said: […]
There’s a section of main, well used A road nearby me. I use it on a regular basis as it is the through road to another city and coastal areas. Two sections of it at one point were down to a single lane from two lanes. I could understand this if it was clear […]
I used to pay very little attention to potholes – principally because I had an older car that didn’t ride very well in the first place. Now however, having invested in something a little bit more comfortable, I’m paying more attention. My new car has a much smoother, comfortable ride which means that driving into […]
Sky News is reporting that Northern England is now being hit by flooding across various counties. As the weather seems to be spreading north, this has given an opportunity for those in the south to assess what the damage has been so far. There are almost 200 flood warnings in place across the country and […]
This is the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell – which is currently on tour around the country at various destinations. It has already been to Cardiff and London and I was wondering if you have driven it? The tour is also visiting Bristol and Swindon, because Hydrogen infrastructure is already set up in both cities. Hyundai’s […]